Term Paper: Blood Pressure High

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The cuff may be a little tight and uncomfortable at first, but this should quickly subside. Once the cuff has inflated, it will start to slowly deflate. You will hear beeps as it is deflating, so don't be concerned. Once the cuff is completely deflated, the monitor will show what your blood pressure an pulse are. It is important to remember that one blood pressure reading alone does not mean you have high, low or normal pressure. You really need to take for several days, at the same time each day, to help determine what your regular blood pressure is.

After taking your blood pressure, you should contact your doctor about any abnormal readings. The normal blood pressure is 120/80, but don't be concerned if yours is a little higher or lower since things like time of day, temperature and amount of stress you're under can affect it. By monitoring your blood pressure periodically, you may be able to detect any problems before you become a victim of…

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